OPPORTUNITIES AT ST. JOHN S DOWNTOWN ADMINISTRATION Volunteer opportunity Guest Services Sundays 7:30am-2pm Clerical Assistance Data Entry Sundays 8:00am-2pm Finance Stewards Sundays during 8, 10 & 12 noon Worship Services Grant Researchers & Writers Graphic Artists Journalists/Writers Volunteer Management For more information contact 713-659-3237ext 4028 ADULT MINISTRIES Serve at the receptionist desk on Sunday mornings on a rotating schedule and also on days that the church is opened. Distribute mail, filing, and other clerical duties Input new member data, financial contribution data and membership update information. Works with campus administrator on annual tithing and giving campaigns, data entry, and processing of weekly tithes and offering. Research available funding opportunities and prepare grants for submission to the identified funders. Ability to design brochures, fliers, logos, newsletters and other marketing materials used throughout the campus Ability to capture and write success stories of our members and guests that we serve in the Bread of Life and Temenos CDC, as well as provide writing support for all marketing materials used throughout the campus. Assist with the recruitment, orientation, placement and appreciation of campus-wide volunteers. Discipleship Series Financial Freedom Series Faith and Fitness Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 pm 7:30 pm Heart and Soul Marriage Ministry Every 2 nd Saturday 9 am- Noon Diamonds Ministry Wednesdays 8am-11am and 2 nd Saturdays 10am Mosaic Women s Ministry & Bible Study Ministry Meeting-1 st & 3 rd Wednesdays 5:30pm A 32 week class that enables and encourages one to become free to allow God s Spirit and power to transform their lives through the study of An 8 week class that teaches Godly principals of being a good steward and having a financially stable home according to God s word. Weekly workout sessions that build strength and stamina through a variety of exercise modalities. A ministry that focuses on building and sustaining healthy marriages through fostering relationships with God through Bible Studies, Social Gatherings. Networking Opportunities, Outreach, and Retreats A unique ministry for the young at heart ages 50+, offering fellowship, bible studies, outings, and more. A women s ministry created to empower women to identify their spiritual gifts, exercise spiritual discipline and
Bible Study-Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm Lion Hearts Men s Ministry & Bible Study Wednesdays 6 pm 8 pm 1X month on Saturday Refresh Remix Young Adult Bible Study Every Wednesday at 6 pm. Care and Compassion Ministry Last Saturdays of each month @ 10 am New Member Orientation Ministry Serves after the 8, 10, & 12 noon Worship BREAD OF LIFE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Meals that Heal Saturday Cooks 6:00 am Saturday Servers 7:30 am Sunday Cooks 7:00 am Sunday Servers 12:00 noon Freshstart Hygiene Service Saturday from 9am-noon Sundays from 9am-noon The Art Project Houston Wednesday and Thursday from 10am-12noon to offer acts of service in a spirit-filled, Christ-centered environment, as well as offering exciting and life changing Bible studies. A men s Empowerment Groups designed to strengthen all individuals with the Word of God so that they may become disciples of God believing the Word of God, speaking the Word of God, being victorious through Christ Jesus in the Word, and properly ministering the word of God to others. A dynamic ministry for young adults (ages under 35), that creates opportunities for spiritual growth. Provides spiritual support to the sick and the shut-in; those in the hospital and in hospice, and to those also in nursing homes. Receives and conduct intake on all new members, as well as provide a monthly new member s orientation session. Prepares and serves meal to homeless men. women and children in a loving and compassionate environment. Offers showers and laundry services to homeless men, women and children in a loving and compassionate environment. The Art Project Houston seeks to take our city s homeless and empowers them to become hope-filled painters and artisans who will craft their own livelihood and created lives filled with new possibilities. Food Fair Every Wednesday 7am-12noon Culinary Arts Program Time Varies For more info contact 713-650-0595 or visit www.breadoflifeinc.org CHILDREN S MINISTRIES Community Wide Food Fair and Senior Supplemental Food Program distributing 9 tons of fresh food per week (in collaboration with the Houston Food Bank) serving 300 families per week Prepares students for certifications, assists clients with job search and placement Praise Party Sundays 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm : Gym Bible Study Wednesday 6:30 pm 8:00 pm TorchMen Mentoring Program Children s worship experience designed to promote play, provide interactive learning opportunities and worship God in a fun and exciting way. Opportunities for children to begin learning how to find scripture verses and develop a foundation of Christian faith. A program to connect boys with men who can discuss life
1 st and 3 rd Saturday 10:00 AM 12:00 PM issues with them and accompany them on field trips designed to increase their knowledge of the world around them. JUST Girls Mentoring Program 1 st Saturday & 3 rd Saturday Teen: 12:00 pm 2:00 pm Praise Party Remix Sunday 10:00 am and 12 pm: Room 127 Bible 101 Wednesday 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Child Care Thursday 6:pm -8:30 pm & Saturday 9:00am - 3pm PATH TO FREEDOM A program to connect girls with woman who will guide them in developing etiquette, a healthy lifestyle, a firm faith foundation and healthy relationships. A worship experience designed just for toddlers to get an introduction to popular Bible stories and child-friendly faith songs. A Bible study designed to help toddlers become a part of the Bible story as it is learned Supervise d play time for children while their parents are participating in programs/events/ministries on campus. (Ages 2-6) Prison Outreach 2 nd Saturdays: 11:00 am 12:00 pm The Lazarus Project Mondays: 5:30 pm 7 pm 2 nd Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am Family/community Outreach Praise and Worship Prison Workshops, Seminars, Worship Services every month and Letter and Pen Pal Writing. Life Coaching, Job Networking, Clothes, Free Cell Phones, Support Groups. Welcome Home Celebrations: every three months and Re-entry Social Hour: -Angel Tree Christmas Toy Drive -Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony -Back to School Drives Choir Rehearsals every other Thursdays 6:30 pm 8:30 pm I-61 Lyrical, modern, jazz and hip hop dance ministry designed to equip and empower youth (ages 12-18) to use their dance ability to glorify God. LIL M.O.P. s (Little Ministers of Praise) Our young (ages 11 and under) dance ministry offers Rehearsals Saturdays 11:30 vibrant and energetic interpretations through the art of M.O.P. s (Ministers of Praise) Rehearsals Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Media Ministry SERVICE MINISTRIES dance. Adult Ministers of Praise dance ministry that follows Christ s example by preaching the good tidings, healing the brokenhearted, proclaiming liberty, and loosing bondages through the art of dance The media ministry consists of volunteers that support the different areas of media, creating an experience that ultimately draws people close to God. Spirit Books Sundays during 8, 10, & 12 noon Worship Services Wednesdays 6-8:30pm Saturdays 9am-2pm Spread God s Word and encourages spiritual growth and learning by serving in on-site Christian bookstore.
Wheels of Faith Sundays during 8, 10, & 12 noon Worship Services Diamond & Pearls Wednesdays 7:30 am-12 noon SPIRITUAL FORMATION Family Prayer Tuesdays 5:30 am - 7:00 am Mid Mid-Week Prayer Wednesdays 11:30am-1:00pm Men s Prayer Saturdays 9 am 10 :00 am Prayer Shawl Ministry 3 rd Saturdays 9 :00 am Knowing God 1 st Thursdays 6:30 pm Prayer Text Line Call 713-371-8061 Support Groups Alcoholic Anonymous Saturdays 6 pm 7 pm Anger Management Mondays 6 pm 8 pm Hepatitis C 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays 5 pm 7pm SJAM (St. John s Aids Ministry ) Every 4 th Sunday TOUCH MINISTRIES Ushers Serves during 8, 10, & 12noon Worship Services Greeters Serves before the 8, 10, & 12 noon Worship Ambassadors Provides transportation services to men, women and children living in shelters, treatment centers and senior citizen facilities to and from our weekly worship services Provides weekly fresh food distribution, exercise, arts and crafts, games, information regarding community services and brunch to men and women 55 yrs and older. A time for the entire community to come together as one for prayer and intercession for our Church, our Community and our Nation. A mid-week opportunity for the staff, members and the community to come together as one for prayer and intercession for ourselves, the St. John s Campus. A gathering of men who are committed to intercede in prayer for our Campus, Leaders, Staff and the members of our Church family. A group of artisans that come together to knit and crochet prayer shawls that are prayed over and distributed to the sick and shut in. A time of prayer, reflection and instruction on the various ways of prayer, meditation and spending time with God A ministry that submits prayer requests on behalf of those in need of prayer via texting as well as intercede on their behalf. Offers free rapid HIV testing and counseling, in collaboration with community agencies, serving 60 guests a month. Greet people; distribute bulletins; assist in finding seating, assist elderly, assist with special needs and equipment, maintain order during service, collect offering, direct flow of Communion, record attendance, deliver attendance sheets to workroom Greet and welcome those attending Sunday worship Services and, periodically, other special events. Welcome and assist guests with parking on Sundays (to help increase safety and improve the overall
Serves Before & After the 8, 10, & 12noon Worship Communion Stewards Serves 1 st Sunday of each Month-8, 10, & 12 noon Baptism Ministry Serves 2 nd Sunday of each Month-8, 10, & 12 noon YOUTH MINISTRIES 412 Worship Services Weekly on Sunday, 10 am & 12 pm C.H.A.T Room Wednesdays 6:30 pm Pure Life Fall, Spring & Summer Classes Performing Arts Ministries Confirmation KAA experience at St. John's Downtown Prepare and serve Communion at each Worship service including children & youth Assist with the Baptism process Our worship service for middle school and high school youth allows for young people to worship God in a creative atmosphere among their peers. Fostering a culture where youth are bold and courageous and prepared to share Christ to the world. A Bible Study that brings Biblical Relevance to Urban/Societal Issues for youth. A Seven week Middle and High School program that uses an interactive curriculum to discuss the importance of committing to abstinence until marriage. We also offer our youth a choice of ministries in the area of dance and music to train them in their gifts and allow them the opportunity to perform during services A four week program that teaches students the basis of their Christian faith and challenges them to become ambassadors for Christ! Summer Christian sports camp trip in Branson, MO. Visit www.kidsacrossamerica.org.